International IT company founded by two Wolverhampton school technicians wins global education tech award
A Black Country IT company, started by two local school technicians, has won one of the most prestigious global awards celebrating the education technology sector.
Concero Education Technology, based in Wolverhampton, has been named winner of the IT Support Service award at the 2026 BETT Awards.
The award, for excellence in education-focused IT support, cements the success of the business which was founded in 2008 by James Morris and Bradley Clegg.
The pair first met while working as technicians in schools, including Smestow School in Wolverhampton, supporting teachers and students with the growing demands of technology in education.
Having started out as two technicians fixing problems in classrooms, James and Bradley have grown their venture into a trusted IT partner supporting hundreds of schools and multi-academy trusts across the UK.
The company name, Concero, comes from the Latin meaning 'to connect, join, or twine' — reflecting the strong relationships and partnerships it builds with schools — and today the business provides IT support, cyber security, cloud services and digital strategy designed specifically for education, helping schools stay secure, connected and future-ready.
The BETT Awards, produced in association with BESA, are recognised worldwide as the gold standard in education technology. BETT is the global leader in EdTech, and its annual awards celebrate innovation, creativity and impact across technology for education. Winning a BETT Award is widely seen as a mark of excellence and trust within the sector.
James Morris, co-founder of Concero Education Technology, said after the award win: “I’m proud of our team not just for what they do, but for how they do it. I’m grateful to our partners who stand behind this work, to the schools and educators who trusted us. And it really does mean a lot to be recognised by our peers in the industry. This award reflects the trust and impact behind our work. It tells us that the people we serve felt supported, heard and helped, and it encourages us to keep doing what we do.”
Hayley Rock, chief operations officer at Concero, added: “Being from Wolverhampton myself, it’s incredibly special to see a company with such strong local roots recognised on a global stage.”
Bradley Clegg, co-founder of Concero Education Technology, said the "recognition means a huge amount to us" - adding: "Winning this award reflects the dedication of our brilliant team, who work tirelessly to deliver secure, reliable, and forward-thinking IT support that genuinely enables teaching, learning, and leadership.”
